July 24
Africa: New Lab Test for HIV Strains Found in Africa Smooths Road to Cure
A cure for HIV is critically important for Africa due to the continent's heavy burden from the disease. Africa bears a disproportionately high HIV prevalence, with around 8 million… Read more »
July 25
Africa: Can We Conquer HIV? Düsseldorf Patient's Story Inspires Hope
The world eagerly awaits the day when we can announce a cure for HIV. Reports now indicate that this day may be near. Several individuals have been cured of HIV around the world,… Read more »
May 24
Africa: Genetically Modified 'Friendly' Mosquitoes Released in Fight Against Malaria
Djibouti is feeling a new buzz - mosquitoes fighting other mosquitoes - in their fight against malaria Read more »
May 08
Malawi: Leveraging Drones to Bridge Healthcare Gaps in Malawi
In healthcare, rapid and efficient distribution is crucial Read more »
April 24
Africa: Innovations at the AllAfrica Media Leaders' Summit
AllAfrica Global Media is launching the AllAfrica Media Leaders' Summit from May 8-10 in Nairobi, Kenya. The Summit will feature innovations to leverage the ever-changing media… Read more »
December 04, 2023
Africa: Africa's Vaccine Production Push Reshapes Global Health Landscape
The novel coronavirus pandemic laid bare the stark disparities in global access to essential medicines. The world's most vulnerable populations were often left behind in the… Read more »
November 27, 2023
Africa: Catalysing Precision Medicine by Africa, for Africa
Africa is the continent with the most genetic diversity, but is gravely underrepresented in genomic research, with only 2% of global genomic data coming from people of African… Read more »
October 20, 2023
Ethiopia: Empowering Ethiopian Women Through Digital Financial Inclusion
In a country where gender inequality is entrenched, Lemma is a shining beacon of hope for the future Read more »
September 14, 2023
Kenya: How Electric Bikes Can Help Make Kenya's Streets Cleaner, and Beat Nairobi's Infamous Traffic #AfricaClimateHope
Entrepreneurs are on a mission to make our cities cleaner and more liveable. Read more »
September 06, 2023
Africa: UN Chief Guterres Calls on Africa to Become Renewable Energy Superpower #AfricaClimateHope
This continent is rich in renewable energy potential. Read more »
July 06, 2023
Africa: Mozambique Students Win for Purifying Water Contaminated with Dangerous Blue Chemical
A team of students from Willow International School in Mozambique were named the Best in Sub-Saharan Africa for their investigation into finding an effective and reusable… Read more »
March 07, 2023
Africa: How to Get More African Women Leaders in Business and Tech
While there are increasingly more African women in leadership roles, they are still significantly under-represented but there are a number of things businesses can do to change… Read more »
January 12, 2023
South Africa: South African Researchers Break New Ground in TB Vaccine Research - South African News Briefs - January 12, 2023
South African Researchers Bring Hope for Developing New TB Vaccines Read more »
November 22, 2022
Africa: What's on the Agenda for the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit?
Invitations for African leaders to convene in world capitals have become regular features on the diplomatic calendar. The France-Africa Summit, an annual event since 1973, and… Read more »
November 08, 2022
Uganda: Uganda Makes Maiden Satellite Launch with PearlAfricaSat-1
Uganda, in partnership with NASA, has launched its first satelleite, the PearlAfricaSat-1, into the international space station, The EastAfrican reports. The landmark project will… Read more »
November 04, 2022
Africa: Why Africa's Youth Must Be Involved in Developing Our Cities
From Dakar to Dar es Salaam, Africa's cities are vibrant hubs offering new and promising opportunities. Given these cities are increasingly young – with under-25s projected… Read more »
September 12, 2022
Africa: Don't Play With Diversity - Accessibility Can Make Sure Every Gamer Counts
The topic of diversity within gaming and eSports has become an increasingly significant one over the past several years. The gaming industry has grown exponentially over the past… Read more »
August 31, 2022
South Africa: Experts Gather at Africa Tech Week Conference in Cape Town
The 2022 edition of the Sentech Africa Tech Week conference has begun, taking place in the Cape Town International Convention Centre from August, 31 to September, 1. Under the… Read more »
August 12, 2022
South Africa: Recycling is About So Much More Than Waste #AfricaClimateCrisis
Millions of waste pickers and reclaimers around the world search through disposed of goods in dumpsites, and landfills for valuable recyclable materials that many consider… Read more »
July 15, 2022
Africa: Gamer QueenArrow Strives to Put Africa, Women on Global eSports Map
In a global industry estimated to generate U.S.$1.38 billion by the end of 2022, according to Newzoo's 2022 Global eSports and Live Streaming Marketing Report, competitive video… Read more »
July 14, 2022
Uganda: U.S. Actor Terrence Howard Eyes Uganda as 'Fertile Ground' for New Technology Initiatives
Oscar-winning actor Terrence Howard is in Uganda, where he announced the development of several scientific initiatives that also form part of plans to boost funding and tourism to… Read more »
June 22, 2022
Nigeria: How Nigeria's Petrol Crisis Inspired Locally Produced Electric Bicycles #AfricaClimateHope
People need to move around. Whether it's going to school or buying the basics, we need to move from place to place, but how we do that moving has a profound impact on other species… Read more »
June 03, 2022
Africa: Standard Bank Still Considering Financing the EACOP Pipeline #AfricaClimateCrisis
Climate activists have demanded answers from Standard Bank for its involvement and continued support for oil and gas projects on the African continent, even as the worst effects of… Read more »
June 01, 2022
Africa: South Africa's Radio Telescope MeerKAT Enables New Discovery - Slow Spinning Star
MeerKAT, South Africa's radio telescope, continues to produce significant new discoveries. Read more »
May 30, 2022
Africa: How BabyBliss Entrepreneur Toyin Bajomo Saw Gap in the Market, And Filled It
After experiencing firsthand how difficult it can be to get high-quality, safe, and budget-friendly baby products in Nigeria, Toyin Bajomo did what all moms do—she solved the… Read more »